When the spring weather starts to stay consistently warm, it’s time to open your swimming pool! But, if you’re a new pool owner, you might be unsure how to start. Do you just take off the pool cover and jump in?
While it would be nice if opening your pool was that simple,
it’s not. However, opening your pool doesn’t have to be difficult. And, by
following a few simple tips, you can make it as easy and successful as
possible.
Getting Started
The first step in the pool opening process is, of course, to
remove your pool cover. However, if your cover has water, leaves, and other
debris on top, you’ll need to clean it off first. Otherwise, all that junk is
going to go right into your pool water.
You can manually remove any large pieces of debris and then
use a sump pump to get rid of excess water. Yes, some water and dirt may make
its way into your pool. But, by following this step, you’ll save yourself a lot
of extra cleanup.
Next Steps
Your next big step in pool opening is to get your filter
system up and running. You’ll need to reattach all the plugs into your filter
and remove the plugs from your pool’s return system. Then, turn the electricity
back on, turn on your filter, and make sure everything is working properly.
As long as you don’t spot any leaks or other issues, your
filter should be good to go! If you do notice problems, however, you’ll need to
address them before continuing with the opening.
Final Steps
After running your filter for a while, you’re almost ready
for that first sweet swim of the season.
But, to make sure it’s as sweet as can be, spend some time
cleaning and thoroughly vacuuming your pool. Once that’s done, add in your
chemicals as needed. Before you know it, you should be ready to dive on in.
Ultimately, pool opening is not all that hard, especially if
you carefully follow these tips. But, if you do run into any issues, put off
your swim for just a little longer to get some help from a pool professional.
After all, you want your first swimming session, as well as all the ones to
come after, to be as enjoyable as possible.
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